Consumers looking to fight the odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease would do well to make sure they’re following a healthy diet, according to nutritionist Sarah Davis. In an article for LiveStrong, she notes there are a few key “super” foods to incorporate into the diet, as well as promising dietary supplements.
On the food side, turn to healthy fats found in fish and olive oil. Davis noted diets rich in fish can lower the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, possibly by decreasing inflammation; the healthy fats in olive oil may also improve the function and health of the brain. Also, super foods such as blueberries and spinach are rich in antioxidant nutrients that can fight free radical damage in the brain; they also contain a range of vitamins and minerals that may also fight inflammation.
However, even consumers turning to a healthy diet may still not get enough of the nutrients the body needs for optimal cognitive health, Davis said. She added the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation recommends taking vitamin and mineral supplements daily, particularly suggesting vitamin C and E as well as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).